wicked
/ˈwɪkɪd/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4642 in the learning path
邪恶的；缺德的
Definitions
adj. Morally very bad and deliberately harmful.
邪恶的；缺德的
adj. Playfully naughty, often in an amusing way.
淘气的；恶作剧的
Example
The wicked queen locked every garden gate in the kingdom.
邪恶的王后锁上了王国里所有花园的大门。
Traditional stories often contrast wicked characters with kind heroes to help children understand the consequences of moral choices.
传统故事常将邪恶角色与善良主人公作对比，帮助儿童理解道德选择的后果。
Collocations
- a wicked act
- a wicked grin
- a wicked sense of humour
Word family
- wickedly (adv.)
- wickedness (n.)
Synonyms
- evil
- immoral
- mischievous
Antonyms
- good
- virtuous
Usage tip
通常比bad语气强；形容笑容时可指淘气而非邪恶。
FAQ
- What does wicked mean?
- Morally very bad and deliberately harmful. Playfully naughty, often in an amusing way.
- How is wicked pronounced?
- UK /ˈwɪkɪd/, US /ˈwɪkɪd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
